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by Mcwho
Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Turn Signal Issues
Replies: 8
Views: 815

Re: Turn Signal Issues

i have a 65 monza, same issue, when the lever is pushed down for a left turn i can hear it blinking but the dash indicator does not work, got a new switch from clarks part no C862.

Havent done the sw install yet but it on my list.


Good Luck

Bob
by Mcwho
Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:43 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 63 corvair unknown part
Replies: 2
Views: 440

Re: 63 corvair unknown part

That looks like the reverse light switch.

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by Mcwho
Thu Nov 05, 2020 7:59 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 66 corsa have cluster rebuild
Replies: 11
Views: 1242

Re: 66 corsa have cluster rebuild

Dont know about rebuild, but a local guy here has used pods, odo didnt worm on mine. i got one for the speedo/ odo. All guages worked and i put in a tachometer in tbe center.
jefe188 wrote:Does anybody know where I can send my gauge cluster to the rebuilt?
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by Mcwho
Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:46 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Which tachometer works in center dash opening 66 Monza?
Replies: 18
Views: 2135

Re: Which tachometer works in center dash opening 66 Monza?

I just finished installing that bosch tach, pretty easy, looks good and fits well.
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by Mcwho
Mon Oct 05, 2020 9:58 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Carbs / gas tank / rust
Replies: 18
Views: 1664

Re: Carbs / gas tank / rust

My monza has an electric fuel pump right near the connector to the fuel tank. There is a rubber hose loop right there that connects that loop to a metal fuel line.
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by Mcwho
Sun Oct 04, 2020 6:27 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Carbs / gas tank / rust
Replies: 18
Views: 1664

Carbs / gas tank / rust

After realizing i had issues with my carbs, monza 110. The in carb filters were fillled with rust particles. So i am having them rebuilt. I am concerned about the rust. Is there a way to ckean and seal the fuel tank without completely replacing the gas tank. Sent from my SM-G965U using Corvair Forum...
by Mcwho
Sun Oct 04, 2020 6:40 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: New main case
Replies: 11
Views: 1185

Re: New main case

I have seen that there are bigger jugs/pistons made by vw. There are resour es for clean used main casses. Think you are outta luck on new one.

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by Mcwho
Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pertronix install fitment.
Replies: 8
Views: 1085

Re: Pertronix install fitment.

Thanks for your feedback. Some post on tbe forum said that the pertronix was designed to run with a 12 volt supply. I bypassed the ballast qire and the voltage at the b+ on the coil went from 7.6 volts to 12.5 volts. So now im going back to the original points with the points and the ballast wire in...
by Mcwho
Tue Sep 29, 2020 4:34 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Coil connections, 65 110 w 4 speed
Replies: 5
Views: 659

Re: Coil connections, 65 110 w 4 speed

Yes, i just installed a tach, thanks. The qiring diagram frombthe shop man shows a brown (brn) wire going to the neg aide as well. Any idea what that is?

Thanks

I am reinstalling my points cause my pertronix is flaky.
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by Mcwho
Tue Sep 29, 2020 1:13 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pertronix install fitment.
Replies: 8
Views: 1085

Re: Pertronix install fitment.

I reinstalled the points and decided if they work ill stick w them. Pls see my post re coil connections.
Bob

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by Mcwho
Tue Sep 29, 2020 1:02 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Coil connections, 65 110 w 4 speed
Replies: 5
Views: 659

Coil connections, 65 110 w 4 speed

Just wanted to verify, i did take a pic but its not clear. Here is what i have Pos side of coil terminal (+) Red wire to distributr points BlaCk/yellow wire to ignition switch Condenser for rf interference Negative coil term (-) Black wire to distributor points Can anyone verify this ? Sent from my ...
by Mcwho
Tue Sep 29, 2020 10:49 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pertronix install fitment.
Replies: 8
Views: 1085

Pertronix install fitment.

I installed this part 1162a which is 4 a 6 cyl chevy. Installed it a year and an reviewing cause i still have ignition issues. 1 the inductor ring has no way to adjusted. 2 the inductor ring top is supposed to be parallel w the top of ignitor module it is not and will not engage the shaft if done so...
by Mcwho
Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:01 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Ballast Resistor Wire
Replies: 26
Views: 4177

Re: Ballast Resistor Wire

Thanks for the indetail help. I should be able to find that resistor wire now.
Bob

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by Mcwho
Thu Sep 24, 2020 8:20 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Ballast Resistor Wire
Replies: 26
Views: 4177

Re: Ballast Resistor Wire

Can anyone tell me what tbe ballast resistor wire looks like? I see the connectors just inside the engine compartment and will have to cut tbe black covering to get at it.

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by Mcwho
Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:54 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Ballast Resistor Wire
Replies: 26
Views: 4177

Re: Ballast Resistor Wire

I am just getting into this issue on a 65 110 engine. After replacing tbe points w the ignitor 1 module, realized i had surginv goind on. So got the flametbroqer 3 ohm primary, and the directions lay put hpw to tell if there is a resister in there. My coil b+ to the + terminal on the coil is about 7...
by Mcwho
Wed Sep 09, 2020 3:57 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Time sert head stud problems
Replies: 16
Views: 2119

Re: Time sert head stud problems

We checked the torqu settings at different settings. At low values (15_20 ft lbs) the clicker craftsman one i have reads low at about 5 ft lbs off. At 30 ft lbs my wrwnch and the expensive digital snaP on tool register the same.

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